“The Democrats are all ‘giddy,'” the president-elect complained. “The Democrats are all ‘giddy,'” the president-elect complained. LOADINGERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump went on a social media rant Friday over American flags being flown at half-staff during his inauguration, both complaining about the situation and blasting his opponents for laughing about it. “The Democrats are all ‘giddy’ about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at ‘half mast’ during my Inauguration,” Trump wrote. “They think it’s so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don’t love our Country, they only think about themselves.” Advertisement He continued: “Nobody wants…
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The president-elect was convicted in May, but his sentencing has been delayed for months. The president-elect was convicted in May, but his sentencing has been delayed for months. LOADINGERROR LOADING The New York judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money trial has ordered him to appear for his long-delayed sentencing hearing on Jan. 10, more than seven months after he was convicted on all 34 felony counts against him. The unprecedented hearing will take place 10 days before Trump is to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Advertisement He is not likely to face incarceration,…
Situation in China not unusual: Health Ministry urges calm amid HMPV spread scare Situation in China not unusual: Health Ministry urges calm amid HMPV spread scare Situation in China not unusual: Health Ministry urges calm amid HMPV spread scare The Union Health Ministry on Saturday assured the public that there was no need for alarm over the recent rise in respiratory illness cases in China, including those caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). In a statement, the ministry emphasised that the “situation in China is not unusual” and that “India remains well-prepared to handle respiratory infections effectively”. The statement came after…
“One should love America when you win and when you lose,” the House Democratic leader said as Republicans fell silent. “One should love America when you win and when you lose,” the House Democratic leader said as Republicans fell silent. LOADINGERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Friday gave a standing ovation to the top Democrat in the chamber, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), when he mentioned that Republican Donald Trump had won the presidential election in November. But they all promptly sat down and went silent when Jeffries said why he appreciated their applause: because his party isn’t the one…
The GOP-controlled House approved several amendments that ax rights for transgender people and other vulnerable communities, however. The GOP-controlled House approved several amendments that ax rights for transgender people and other vulnerable communities, however. LOADINGERROR LOADING The GOP-controlled House approved its rules package on Friday evening, including provisions targeting transgender and immigrant rights, but notably did not include the trans bathroom ban Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) had proposed. The Republican introduced her controversial ban in November to restrict access to all “single-sex facilit[ies] on Federal property” based on “biological sex.” She admitted to HuffPost the ban specifically targeted incoming Rep. Sarah…
BJP believes in Lord Ram, Samajwadis align with Babur: Yogi Adityanath BJP believes in Lord Ram, Samajwadis align with Babur: Yogi Adityanath BJP believes in Lord Ram, Samajwadis align with Babur: Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party, accusing it of aligning with the principles of Mughal emperor Babur while emphasising that the BJP upholds the ideology of Lord Ram. Speaking at a BJP workers’ gathering in Milkipur, Ayodhya district, Adityanath said, “While we believe in Lord Ram, the epitome of Sanatana values, the Samajwadi Party aligns itself…
Trump named Morgan Ortagus to work under his Middle East envoy, but seemed pretty reluctant about it: “Let’s see what happens.” Trump named Morgan Ortagus to work under his Middle East envoy, but seemed pretty reluctant about it: “Let’s see what happens.” LOADINGERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump gave his latest nominee a less-than-enthusiastic rollout in an announcement Friday. In a press release and post to his platform Truth Social, Trump said he had chosen Morgan Ortagus to be his deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace. But Trump made clear he wasn’t excited about his own pick. Advertisement “Early…
The House minority leader quickly corrected himself, saying he’d “fight hard” for Americans’ voting rights. The House minority leader quickly corrected himself, saying he’d “fight hard” for Americans’ voting rights. LOADINGERROR LOADING House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) made a gassy gaffe while addressing the newly sworn-in 119th Congress on Friday. At one point, Jeffries promised his colleagues that the Democratic Party would “never abandon the long walk towards freedom” and would “fight hard” during the next session of Congress. Advertisement “We will fight hard to defend the freedom of opportunity that makes the American dream possible,” he said, before…
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Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize winner, wrote that her editor prevented her from doing the “critical job” of holding “powerful people and institutions accountable.” Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize winner, wrote that her editor prevented her from doing the “critical job” of holding “powerful people and institutions accountable.” LOADINGERROR LOADING Washington Post editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes on Friday revealed that she was quitting the newspaper after it rejected a sketch depicting its billionaire owner, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, on bended knee for Republican President-elect Donald Trump. “I have had editorial feedback and productive conversations—and some differences—about cartoons I have submitted for…
“Donald, this is not the Soviet Union. You can’t change the truth and you cannot silence us,” wrote the former congresswoman. “Donald, this is not the Soviet Union. You can’t change the truth and you cannot silence us,” wrote the former congresswoman. LOADINGERROR LOADING Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Friday checked Donald Trump over his latest string of “malicious lies,” after the president-elect continued his push to rewrite the history of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol just days before the fourth anniversary of the attack. “Donald, this is not the Soviet Union. You can’t change the truth and…
“Merrick Garland wasted a year,” Rep. Jerrold Nadler said ahead of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot. “Merrick Garland wasted a year,” Rep. Jerrold Nadler said ahead of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot. LOADINGERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― After a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, it looked like Donald Trump’s political career was over. Democrats and Republicans alike blamed Trump for inciting the attack, and he only escaped conviction at his Senate impeachment trial — which would have barred him from the presidency forever — because Republican senators insisted it…
Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands delegate, reminded the chamber that its nonvoting members collectively represent millions of Americans. Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands delegate, reminded the chamber that its nonvoting members collectively represent millions of Americans. LOADINGERROR LOADING Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands) made a plea to the House after the speakership vote Friday where she urged the chamber to tackle the “problem” with its nonvoting members in U.S. terrorities and the District of Columbia. “This body and this nation has a territories and a colonies problem. What was supposed to be temporary has now effectively become permanent. We…
The 39th president’s casket is bound for Atlanta and, later, Washington. The 39th president’s casket is bound for Atlanta and, later, Washington. LOADINGERROR LOADING PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Jimmy Carter ’s long public goodbye began Saturday in south Georgia where the 39th U.S. president’s life began more than 100 years ago. A motorcade with Carter’s flag-draped casket began at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, where former Secret Service agents who protected the late president were serving as pallbearers and walking alongside the hearse as it left the medical center’s campus. Advertisement The Carter family, including the former president’s…
Press Council seeks report from Chhattisgarh government on journalist’s murder Press Council seeks report from Chhattisgarh government on journalist’s murder Press Council seeks report from Chhattisgarh government on journalist’s murder NewsIndiaPress Council seeks report from Chhattisgarh government on journalist’s murder PCI Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai took suo motu cognisance of the death of Mukesh Chandrakar in Bastar and called for a report on the facts of the case from the state government. Listen to Story Live TV Advertisement The reporter, Mukesh Chandrakar, had recently done a story on irregularities in a Rs 120 crore road project. Press Trust of India…
Armed bikers loot Rs 3.21 lakh from Uttar Pradesh gas agency worker in daylight Armed bikers loot Rs 3.21 lakh from Uttar Pradesh gas agency worker in daylight Armed bikers loot Rs 3.21 lakh from Uttar Pradesh gas agency worker in daylight In a brazen daylight robbery, three armed bikers looted Rs 3.21 lakh from an employee of a gas agency in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district, officials said on Saturday. According to police, Rakesh Verma, a cashier of Nirmal Gas Agency, was on his way to deposit cash at a bank when the assailants struck. Verma, carrying a bag containing Rs…
2 arrested for stealing online shoppers’ data via dark web, Telegram in Lucknow 2 arrested for stealing online shoppers’ data via dark web, Telegram in Lucknow 2 arrested for stealing online shoppers’ data via dark web, Telegram in Lucknow Lucknow police have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in a sophisticated fraud operation that targeted Amazon Pay and Amazon Pay Later customers. The accused, Dhairya Verma and Maruf Asif Kasmani, reportedly accessed customer data through the dark web and the Telegram app, committing fraud worth crores by exploiting their accounts for online shopping. According to officials, the accused utilised a Telegram bot…
LUKE LITTLER is aiming to become the greatest darts player in history – perhaps by the age of 40. The Nuke, 17, became the youngest world champion of all time when he beat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in an electrifying final at Ally Pally. Rex Luke Littler could become the best-ever darts player by the age of 40[/caption] AFP He would have to surpass Phil Taylor’s record of 16 World Championships[/caption] And he fancies a crack at Phil Taylor’s mark of 16 world crowns – achieved in a 23-year period – which has long been considered unmatchable in British sport.…
IRELAND has been warned to “prepare for heavy snow” as Met Eireann’s Status Orange weather warnings came into effect for 11 counties this evening. A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is also now in place for 14 counties as the public are urged to take extra care this weekend following warnings of a “multi-hazard weather event” due to hit Ireland today. Heavy winter snows and freezing temperatures are expected to cause chaosJulien Behal/PA Wire Met Eireann Weather warnings are currently in effect for 26 counties[/caption] People out walking in the snow at the Wicklow Gap mountain pass earlier todayNiall…
Special camps in Delhi for beneficiaries to avail ‘Sasta Ghar’ scheme Special camps in Delhi for beneficiaries to avail ‘Sasta Ghar’ scheme Special camps in Delhi for beneficiaries to avail ‘Sasta Ghar’ scheme Special camps are being set up for beneficiaries to avail ‘Sasta Ghar’ scheme of the DDA which was approved by the Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena last week, an official statement said on Saturday. The LG secretariat has written to the Chief Secretary to get special camps organised by concerned departments to make it convenient for beneficiaries to avail the recently announced Housing Scheme of the DDA, wherein certain…